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Offline cbdougrides

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Hello from Joliet, Illinois!
« on: September 03, 2018, 08:42:07 AM »
Well my son decided to buy a 74 cb450 and now I have been tasked with A. Getting it to run properly. (performance gets worse the longer he rides.  I think it's charging/ignition issue. B. Improve engine performance. (possible rebuild with some head work) C. Improve riding performance. (Brakes, suspension etc.)

Thanks for add.

Doug
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Re: Hello from Joliet, Illinois!
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2018, 07:19:30 PM »
Welcome from Lake Superior,

The charging system on these bikes does not accomplish much below 3,000 rpm.  If your son is doing a lot of stop and go city driving this could cause issues with a weak battery.

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